Social capital seems to be one of those terms that’s easy to spot, but difficult to quantify; yet it’s an essential element of the people value in the triple bottom line. How does the triple bottom line business leader recognize and build social capital? Within the...

It may have been twenty years ago, but I remember the day as if it were yesterday: My wife informed me our yearly family vacation would include a few days in Manhattan. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement; I will not write what I really felt. I’m...

SMSBF’s first Member-Guest event of 2016 was a success! The Next Iteration of Agriculture and Food Systems featured two incredible speakers, Ron Doetch and Dan Carmody, and provided a thought-provoking look at the current state of urban agriculture. The event...

By Robert E. Mattler Beyond Detroit’s Bankruptcy Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s (SMSBF) Member- Guest event was held last week at Next Energy and it certainly provoked some good conversation and a better perspective of what’s in store from...

Have you ever wondered what happens when good food, good talks, and good company come together? Our April 16th quarterly member-guest meeting is the answer. The meeting began with self-introductions and a few introductory comments from members of our board. Then, our...